Cavalier
01
riddare, gentleman
a refined gentleman who is courteous, gallant, and attentive, especially toward women
Exempel
The young cavalier bowed gracefully before the queen.
Den unge kavaljeren bugade graciöst inför drottningen.
He behaved like a true cavalier, offering his seat to the lady.
Han uppförde sig som en sann kavaljer, genom att erbjuda sin plats till damen.
02
rojalistisk ryttare, anhängare av kung Karl I
a member of the royalist faction who supported King Charles I during the English Civil War
Exempel
The cavaliers fought to defend the divine right of kings.
Kavaljererna kämpade för att försvara kungarnas gudomliga rätt.
Cavaliers were often contrasted with the more austere Roundheads.
Cavaliers kontrasterades ofta med de mer stränga Roundheads.
cavalier
01
nonchalant, högdragen
showing an arrogant or dismissive attitude, often by treating serious matters lightly
Exempel
His cavalier attitude toward deadlines frustrated the team.
Hans nonchalanta inställning till deadlines frustrerade teamet.
She grew angry at his cavalier disregard for her feelings.
Hon blev arg på hans nonchalanta försummelse av hennes känslor.
